Bridgeness

The eastern end of the Antonine Wall was located somewhere near Bridgeness on the Firth of Forth.

Visiting Bridgeness

Facilities at or near this site

Parking
Local cafe
Sculpture

Accessibility

The replica can be viewed close to where the original slab was found, on Harbour Road, Bo’ness, opposite the entrance to Bridgeness Crescent.

More information

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Council's Website

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History

The eastern end point of the Antonine Wall was a mystery from the 4th to the 19th century. A distance stone confirmed that the wall must have reached at least as far at the eastern end of Bo’ness.

What can I see today?

There are no visible remains of the rampart or ditch here, but the site is worth a visit for its display of a replica of the Bridgeness Distance Stone.

The original is now located in the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh.

© Rediscovering the Antonine Wall
The site of the replica Bridgeness Slab from above. A park and houses with a view across the river Forth with the sky beyond.

What was found there?

The original distance slab, the largest and most elaborate from the wall, was discovered here. This impressive slab records the construction of the wall in the are by the Second Legion. It shows images of triumphant Romans mowing down barbarians, and a sacrifice scene.

Where can I learn more?

Find out more about the discovery and investigation of the wall at Bridgeness.

Learn more about the Antonine Wall’s distance slabs.